Senior Engineering Geologist

Senior Engineering Geologist

Edinburgh

£45,000 – £55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join a well‑established geotechnical consultancy based in Edinburgh. The role offers the chance to work within a highly experienced team delivering a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical projects across Scotland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects from site investigation through to reporting, with a strong focus on technical quality and client delivery. This position would suit an experienced Engineering Geologist looking for a varied role combining site work, technical reporting and project management.

• Managing and supervising ground investigations, including borehole logging, trial pitting and in‑situ testing
• Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
• Interpreting ground investigation data and developing ground models
• Providing geotechnical advice to clients and project teams
• Supporting project delivery from planning through to completion
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting their technical development
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject
• Proven experience within engineering geology and ground investigation
• Strong understanding of UK ground conditions and geotechnical principles
• Experience with site supervision, logging and technical reporting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
  Full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join a respected consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.